On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the two Democrats vying for Fulton County’s top seat met at WABE’s studio for a debate. The pair clashed over multiple issues, including the Fulton County Jail, their voting records, property taxes, reparations, and arts funding. Hear where Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts and former Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory stand on the issues before the Tuesday, June 16th runoff election.

On today&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look with Rose Scott,&rdquo;</a> the two Democrats vying for Fulton County&rsquo;s top seat met at WABE&rsquo;s studio for a debate. The pair clashed over multiple issues, including the Fulton County Jail, their voting records, property taxes, reparations, and arts funding. Hear where Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts and former Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory stand on the issues before the Tuesday, June 16th runoff election.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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Fulton County Commission Chair runoff debate

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we start by speaking with Atlanta-based racial justice leader Dr. Catherine Meeks. In her new book, Bridging the Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity in Resistance, asks: Why do communities facing similar struggles remain divided, and what would it take to build true unity?


Then, we follow that discussion with author and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade. In The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, she compares actions under the Trump Administration to what she’s seen when prosecuting high-level criminals. She gives her view on threats to American democracy, and how it can be fixed.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we start by speaking with Atlanta-based racial justice leader <a href="https://www.turquoiseandlavender.com/about">Dr. Catherine Meeks</a>. In her new book, Bridging the Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity in Resistance, asks: Why do communities facing similar struggles remain divided, and what would it take to build true unity?
 Then, we follow that discussion with author and former U.S. attorney <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade">Barbara McQuade</a>. In <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government</a>, she compares actions under the Trump Administration to what she&rsquo;s seen when prosecuting high-level criminals. She gives her view on threats to American democracy, and how it can be fixed.

Dr. Catherine Meeks on building cross racial coalition; Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade on protecting democracy in a turbulent era

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” with the Trump Administration cutting SNAP benefits, food pantries across the Atlanta metro area are preparing for growing demand on their donations. Santiago Marquez, who serves as the CEO of the Latin American Association, shares that a lot of Latino families are in need, but many don’t seek help due to fear or lack of information about available resources.


Then, we have an in-depth discussion about the impact of data centers on communities in the Atlanta metro area. We hear about their mass consumption of water, high energy usage, and concerns about how a data center will alter a normally quiet rural community.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; with the Trump Administration cutting SNAP benefits, food pantries across the Atlanta metro area are preparing for growing demand on their donations. <a href="https://thelaa.org/team/10294/">Santiago Marquez</a>, who serves as the CEO of the Latin American Association, shares that a lot of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/latin-american-association-experiencing-high-demand-for-food-donations-following-snap-cuts/">Latino families are in need</a>, but many don&rsquo;t seek help due to fear or lack of information about available resources.
 Then, we have an in-depth discussion about the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/data-centers-face-pushback-amid-utility-consumption-in-south-metro-atlanta/">impact of data centers</a> on communities in the Atlanta metro area. We hear about their mass consumption of water, high energy usage, and concerns about how a data center will alter a normally quiet rural community.

LAA and other food pantries prepare for growing need; Community pushback to data centers

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we hear from a panel of Native Americans who reflect on what the 250th anniversary of the nation means to them as descendants of the country’s original inhabitants. 

 

Then, we revisit our interview with legendary soul singer Peabo Bryson, who died Tuesday in Marietta at the age of 75. Known as “The Voice of Love,” Bryson was a two-time Grammy winner.


Lastly, we speak with the organizers of the Men Having Babies conference. The event returns to Atlanta to assist men, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, about how to navigate the adoption and surrogacy process, while tackling the legal challenges and high costs.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we hear from a panel of Native Americans who reflect on what the 250th anniversary of the nation means to them as descendants of the country&rsquo;s original inhabitants.&nbsp;
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Then, we revisit our interview with legendary soul singer Peabo Bryson, who died Tuesday in Marietta at the age of 75. Known as &ldquo;The Voice of Love,&rdquo; Bryson was a two-time Grammy winner.
 Lastly, we speak with the organizers of the <a href="https://menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-seminars/atlanta/">Men Having Babies</a> conference. The event returns to Atlanta to assist men, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, about how to navigate the adoption and surrogacy process, while tackling the legal challenges and high costs.

Fulton County Commission Chair runoff debate

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